Jethro Tull will soon release their 1st studio album in over 2 decades. Today founder, songwriter Ian Anderson discusses the new album "The Zealot Gene" as well as some historical discussion on the classic LPs, "Aqualung", "Thick As A Brick", various bootleg albums, vinyl and more. Topics include:

• Ian's experience in the Covid-19 pandemic

• Ian's home stereo system and listening habits

• Reviewing Jakko Jakszyk & Steven Wilson mixes

• How Jethro Tull rehearses in the time of the pandemic

• His thoughts on Jethro Tull collectables

• The Zealot Gene vinyl/CD packages

• Ordering vinyl pressings and delays in 2021

• Ian's thoughts on the vinyl revival

• Jethro Tull vinyl bootlegs - TMoQ "My God" & more

• Ian's thoughts on bootleg vinyl

• The frustration with modern bootlegs

• Writing the Aqualung album, how the track came together

• The process of writing "Thick as a Brick" v "The Zealot Gene"

• What else is in the Jethro Tull vaults?

• The state of Jethro Tull master tapes

• Where is the album artwork?

• Was the Aqualung cover art stolen from the Chrysalis offices?

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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.